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Federal agencies sign agreement on wild horses Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:12AMRENO, Nev. (AP) - The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have signed an agreement designed to better coordinate the management of wild horses in a region covering northwest Nevada, northeast California and south-central Oregon.
Omnicare, Walgreen announce closing of transaction Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:12AMOmnicare, Inc. and Walgreen Co. today announced a transaction in which Omnicare will acquire substantially all of the assets of Walgreens long-term care pharmacy business. In exchange, Walgreens will acquire substantially all of the assets of Omnicare's home infusion business.
Hurricane Earl rakes East Coast, floods coastal NC Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:12AMKILL DEVIL HILLS, North Carolina (CNN) -- A giant Hurricane Earl raked the North Carolina coastline with high winds and 35-foot waves Friday morning, but the governor said the state had "dodged the bullet" as the massive storm moved toward New England.
Grammer's soon-to-be ex to star in Housewives Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:12AMThe soon-to-be ex-wife of Frasier star Kelsey Grammer and a pair of Paris Hilton's aunts are among the women who make up the cast of the The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The reality show, slated to premiere on U.S.[...]
FBI: 6 accused in forced labor of 400 Thai workers; one arrested in Fargo Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:11AMHONOLULU (AP) - Six recruiters were accused Thursday of luring 400 laborers from Thailand to the United States and forcing them to work, according to a federal indictment that the FBI called the largest human-trafficking case ever charged in U.S. history.
Signature gatherers used name of 69-year-old woman Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:11AMA political signature gathering firm that's been accused of wrongdoing in seven states registered dozens of Orange County residents to vote in February under the name of a 69-year-old woman who insists she was in Puerto Rico the entire time. The...
Oregon football: The beat reporters' season predictions Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:11AMKen Goe and John Hunt peg the Ducks for an 8-4 season, but they disagree on Oregon's postseason destination.
Oregon State football: The beat reporters' season predictions Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:11AMPaul Buker and Lindsay Schnell pencil in the Beavers for a berth in the Alamo Bowl.
Ready to play: Falcons aim to claim winning reputation Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:11AMThe third year for Millennium High's football team could be a defining one for the program.
No. 1 Tide opens against San Jose State Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:10AMTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - No. 1 Alabama is still a big favorite for Saturday night's opener against San Jose State even without Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram and defensive end Marcell Dareus.
Margaret Pruette Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:02AMMargaret W. Pruette, 79, passed away at Valley Care Hospital, Pleasanton, Calif., on Aug. 17, 2010, after a brief illness. She had been a resident at Rosewood Gardens Assisted Living Center in Livermore for the past 2 1/2 years.
BLM Launches Social Media to Promote Public Involvement Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:01AMAs part of its ongoing effort to engage the public on issues in more timely and relevant ways, the Bureau of Land Management has entered the realm of social media by establishing a presence on the popular websites Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
Vail Resorts launches online, mobile EpicMix application to let riders track their runs Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:01AMBROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) — This season, visitors to Vail Resorts ski areas can track how many days and runs they've done, using technology embedded on lift tickets and passes.
Vail Resorts launches online, mobile application Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:00AMAssociated Press - August 30, 2010 12:54 PM ET BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) - This season, visitors to Vail Resorts ski areas can track how many days and runs they've done, using technology embedded...
Colo. man extradited from Argentina in Ponzi case Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:00AMAssociated Press - August 30, 2010 12:54 PM ET DENVER (AP) - A Colorado man accused of running a Ponzi scheme that took in more than $23 million has been extradited from Argentina to face...
WATCH: Rumors: Mexicana Air to End Operations Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:59AMTravelers stranded in the Los Angeles airport look for alternative routes. Los Angeles - Los Angeles International Airport - United States - California - Counties
CBS4 RTV4 WHBF Quad Cities, IL / IA News Weather SportsColo. man extradited from Argentina in Ponzi case Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:59AMDENVER (AP) - A Colorado man accused of running a Ponzi scheme that took in more than $23 million has been extradited from Argentina to face charges.
MaxPreps: H.S. football national top 25 rankings Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:59AMXcellent 25 No. 1 Trinity impresses in debut; Four new teams enter the rankings.
Katy Perry revisits adolescence in 'Teenage Dream' Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:57AMKaty Perry made the world sit up and listen for "kissing a girl", in her 2008 debut smash hit single, and her third and latest album "Teenage Dream", hitting stores this month, again reveals her sassy side.
Crowne Plaza Lead Investor: Bankruptcy Filing Was Measure To Protect Mortgage; Hotel Is Strong Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:57AMThe owners of the Crowne Plaza hotel filed for bankruptcy protection as an emergency measure to prevent a "hostile takeover" of the delinquent mortgage, and intend to remain open, the lead investor said.
Intel Atom N550-based netbooks start shipping Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:08AMIt's a big day for Intel as netbooks from several manufacturers will start shipping today with the new dual-core Atom N550 processor.
Taylor Marsh: Obama's John Kerry Mistake Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:08AMWhat is it about Democrats and August? You don't have to go back to Michael Dukakis, with John Kerry's swiftboating catastrophe one that no Democrat...
Microsoft touts 300,000 Windows Phone 7 dev-tool downloads Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:08AMMicrosoft officials announced August 23 said there have been 300,000-plus downloads of the beta of the Windows Phone 7 developer tools to date.
Egg recall expands to more than half billion Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:08AMFDA chief Margaret Hamburg has been beset with the egg-and-salmonella food safety challenge issue.
RNA Networks and Mellanox Technologies to Demonstrate Memory Virtualization at VMworld Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:07AMRNA MVX 2.5 and Mellanox ConnectX-2 Combine to Boost Performance in Virtualized Servers up to 12X
Man charged in Disney insider trading scheme pleads guilty in federal court in NYC Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:07AMNEW YORK — A man accused of selling secrets about finances at Walt Disney Co. has pleaded guilty in federal court in New York. Yonni Sebbag, a citizen of Morocco, and his girlfriend, former Disney employee Bonnie Hoxie, were arrested in California in May in the insider trading case.
Adler Planetarium in race for a space shuttle Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:06AMChicago 's Adler Planetarium is launched against 20 other institutions in a new space race: Seeking the right to pay $28.8 million for one of the three soon-to-be-retired space shuttles. Adler sees its qualifications as obvious. " Chicago is the largest population center -- and worldwide tourism destination -- in the middle of the country," Adler Planetarium President Paul Knappenberger Jr. says ...
Guilty plea in NY in Disney insider trading scheme Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:06AMA man charged with selling secrets about finances at Walt Disney Co. pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to wire fraud charges and conspiracy to commit securities fraud.
UK official decries video game with Taliban role Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:06AMLONDON -- A video game that allows players to adopt the role of the Taliban is a "tasteless product," Britain's defense secretary said, calling on retailers to show their support for troops by not selling it. Liam Fox said he was "disgusted and angry" by "Medal of Honor," produced by California-based Electronic Arts Inc.
Our view: WAC woes worry Aggie sports fans Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:42AMLas Cruces— News of the departure of two Western Athletic Conference teams should give all serious New Mexico State University sports fans cause for alarm.
The almanac Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:41AMBy United Press International UPI Almanac for Monday, Aug. 23, 2010. Almanac - History - National Geographic Kids - Ben Schott - Reference work
Tony Romo: Cowboys can correct little things Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:41AMSometimes receivers ran bad routes, sometimes they dropped passes. Running backs couldn't find holes. Once, Tony Romo forced a pass when he should've taken a sack, reverting to the bad habit he worked ...
Nurses sue hospital over discrimination Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:39AMSAN FRANCISCO — The California Nurses Association has sued a San Francisco hospital, claiming discrimination because, it says, its managers are refusing to hire Filipino nurses.
Tattle: More tawdry tales from the Spencer & Heidi Show Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:39AMWHEN IT comes to Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, Tattle is torn. We hate to write about them because they're the worst type of publicity whores. On the other hand, the freak show is a very popular carnival attraction.
How to avoid the college weight gain: You can skip the "freshman 15" Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:38AMWes Minton of Dallas watched his roommate sit around, drink beer, and gain close to the classic freshman 15 at the University of Redlands in California last year.
The Buzz Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:36AMAlmost no air traveler checks their luggage anymore, but just how do you jam all your stuff into a carry-on bag? However, a cautionary reminder is in order: The heavier the bag, the angrier the flight attendants are going to be if it falls on their heads.
Worth all the fuss Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:36AMSHAWN GUST/Press Leanne Asper, 15, and her 12-year-old Arabian, XL Giorgio, recently won the 2009 Youth National Reserve Champion title for competition sponsored by The Arabian Horse Association.
POKIN AROUND: Couple battles hearing-aid company Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:35AMJoe Waddock, 46, of St. Charles, believes he became a marked man.
In brief for Aug. 22 Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:34AMSt. Charles County: Shooting range will close for repairs
Teen playing cops-and-robbers shoots stepbrother Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:02AMA Southern California teenager playing cops-and-robbers with a Glock .45-caliber pistol shot his 9-year-old stepbrother in face.
KFC's newest sandwich: 'Skinwich'? No, as it turns out Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:02AMThis afternoon the Stew crew was asked to investigate a new KFC creation called the "Skinwich," that was making a big greasy splash on the Interweb today.
Pregnancy diet warning as study links pesticides to ADHD in kids Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:02AMExpectant mothers who do not wash their fruit and vegetables properly could put their unborn children at risk of developing attention disorders, scientists suggested Thursday. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, studied expectant mothers who were exposed to pesticides throughout pregnancy and carried on the research until their children...
Marmaduke (U) Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:02AMTHE world's most lovable great Dane, leaps from comic strip fame (appearing in 600 newspapers in more than 20 countries) to the big screen in MARMADUKE (U).
U.S. jobless claims at 9-month high Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:02AMNew claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly climbed to a nine-month high last week, government data showed on Thursday, yet another setback to the frail economic recovery
Frozen flies may yield secrets for human organ transplants Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:02AMFrozen fruit fly cells may hold key to human organ transplant process, according to Rutgers-Camden researchers.
Eight Things You Might Not Know About the Bears QBs Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:02AMGet to know the Bears signal callers Shopping - Crafts - Soft Toys - Bears - Teddy Bears
Intel Buys McAfee In $7.68 Billion Blockbuster Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:01AMIntel plans to buy McAfee in a bid to broaden its security software presence
Egg recall linked to salmonella grows to 380 million Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:01AMHundreds of people have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs in three states and possibly more, and health officials Wednesday dramatically expanded a recall to 380 million eggs.
228 million eggs recalled Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:33AMWASHINGTON (AP) — An Iowa egg producer is recalling 228 million eggs after being linked to an outbreak of salmonella poisoning.
POLICE NEWS Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:33AM18 Aug 2010 - The Intelligencer